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    Blackmail
    Blackmail
    Blackmail
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    Blackmail

    By S.A. Aslam

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    Blackmail is the third short story in a mini-series of three mysteries introducing ex-soldier turned private detective, Mark Kent. He becomes embroiled in a web of business deals, blackmail and family relationships where people do whatever it takes for money and success.
    Along the way Kent struggles to adjust to civilian life and with feelings of alienation in a changing society where he meets the losers of financial power and the new owners of wealth.

    Blackmail: Kent is employed by his friend and former fellow soldier Adam whose employee has disappeared. Kent's investigation uncovers a scheme to blackmail wealthy businessman, Michael Rivers, who takes drastic action to defend his reputation. His unpredictable son causes more worries as Kent witnesses events conspiring to ruin Michael's business dreams.

    (PLEASE NOTE: All three mysteries are also available in one book, Gentlemen's Agreement and Other Stories)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherS.A. Aslam
    Release dateJan 4, 2019
    ISBN9780463104774
    Blackmail
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    S.A. Aslam

    S.A. Aslam was born in England and currently lives on the Lancashire coast. Gentlemen's Agreement and Other Stories is a mini series of three short stories which are also available individually. The Window and Lost Property are two independent short stories. She hopes to publish her first novella in the coming months. You can follow her on Twitter @SA_Aslam_ or her author website bit.ly/2ISawZj

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